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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,133.28, 1,331,226.96 and 326,561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,133.28, 1,331,226.96 and 326,561.44 is: 490,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,133.28 : 1,331,226.96 = 326,561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,133.28/1,331,226.96 = 326,561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,133.28x = 1,331,226.96 × 326,561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,133.28x = 434,727,393,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,727,393,024.42/887,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,036.17

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